About

Garforth Station, built in 1985, serves a population of 45,297 people and covers the eastern part of Leeds district which is approximately 34.70 square miles. This includes the mainly residential areas of Garforth, Swillington, Allerton Bywater, Great Preston, Little Preston and Colton which incorporates 18,517 dwellings and borders with North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service. The team consists of the station commander (who also manages Rothwell) and 24 firefighters.